I also find my Micromark Microlux table saw very valuable. It will do most anything i need, but it reaches it's limits at times.

You should take a look at the repower and rehear group🤪 Allen Farnsworth

I also have the micro mark table saw and find it underpowered. lloyd lehrer, (310)951-9097 -- lloyd lehrer

I have the micromart table saw and accessories. Can't imagine modeling without it. Dave v

Ed, I don’t have any direct experience with the portable bandsaws, but for around the same money you can pick-up a 10” Rikon Bandsaw. Toss on the blade you want and be done. More often than not,

That baby’s from 1953, Mike. :) I did start off with a Chinese knock-off of a tabletop mill. It’s largely responsible for my disdain of the stuff. Fortunately that was about the same time the

Jeff, is that the new Dremel or a MicroMark Chinese knock-off of a Bridgeport? I’m very jealous. Mike Van Hove Columbia, MO

I leave signs on the wall for myself:

On the subject of fingers --- In one of my engineering jobs I was responsible for a small workshop that the engineers and techs could use. It had a floor standing drill press. My simple rule on work

On the subject of power tools, has anyone here gotten familiar with any of the new breed of portable band saws? I want something for the hobby room that I can set up with a good 24 tooth Lenox

Hi Dusty, I have the Byrne table saw, thickness sander, disk sander, and the Proxonn mini chop saw. I am very happy with all of these tools and would recommend them. George

Rich, Thanks for the info. Mike

Rich: What an amazing looking model! This will be a great addition to your line-up of HO scale wood wagons. Mark Lewis Narrow gauge modeling in N.C.

I can attest to the blood part, 21 stitches in my right thumb. I don't remember how many in my index finger. Both from my Dremel. Today I cannot use a smart phone as there is a tunnel down the middle

The second wagon we have just released in HO scale. The #2101 Ore Wagon is modeled after an important wagon used for hauling ore from back country mines to the railhead. It is a laser cut wood and

Mike, Pete Smith has Tom's saw and swears by it. One of these days I plan on buying one myself. Rich Rands

Thank you everyone for your input. I have used the Dremel saw and the larger Jarmac. I have used a couple of Chinese Came saws as well. I've been underwhelmed by the Chinese saws. For quickie cuts or

I have a Byrnes disc sander. There is a world of difference between it and a Dremel, Jarmac, Proxxon, etc. It’s built to much tighter tolerances, and as such can deliver much tighter tolerances to

I can't speak to Dremel or Jarmac, however I am very happy with every product I have purchased from Byrnes, including Jim's table saw. The machining and construction are visually impeccable, but more

Any of those will draw blood in an instant, and separate a digit from your hand leaving you with only 9! Properly used any of the saws will do any job you need. I have a Dremel and it scares he hell